Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics' Senior Futurist & Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our cross-disciplinary team at the forefront of technological convergence and societal evolution.
Lead groundbreaking research on AI ethics, biotech integration, and sustainable futures while collaborating with C-suite executives to embed foresight into organizational DNA. This role demands intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 'Future State' trend reports analyzing technological, social, and economic vectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market disruptions
- Facilitate executive workshops on innovation adoption and risk mitigation
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype future-proof solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation impact and strategic alignment
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or socio-technical systems
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with AI/ML modeling for trend prediction
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Portfolio of successful innovation initiatives launched in last 3 years